Logistics

Increased FDI prompts DHL’s investment in Africa

DHL has planned investments to the tune of millions of dollars in various parts of Africa to tap the opportunities arising with increased FDI and macroeconomic growth in the continent

DHL Express expects growth in 2015 due to eCommerce boom in sub-Saharan Africa

Logistics company DHL has projected an economic growth of 4.9 per cent in 2015 in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), expecting the year to be one of growth for the company, driven by consumer demand and eCommerce

Transnet to expand locomotive fleet and port facilities in South Africa

South African rail and port operator Transnet has signed deals worth US$1.1bn to renew its locomotive fleet and has invested US$161mn to expand facilities at the port of Ngqura at the Eastern Cape Province

DHL Global Forwarding named Africa’s leading freight forwarder for the third time

Air and ocean freight company DHL Global Forwarding has been named Africa’s International Freight Forwarder of the Year for the third time at the STAT Times Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa

19 companies submit bids to manage second terminal at Kenya’s Mombasa Port

Nineteen logistics companies have emerged bidders to manage the second container terminal at Kenya’s Mombasa Port, which has a capacity of 450,000 TEUs

Bridgestone to acquire OTRACO OTR Tyre Management Solutions

The collaboration agreement could provide vital support for ports and maritime facilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

AFC partners with AD Ports to help develop advanced trade hubs across the continent

The new extra-heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a wide range of specialised transport assignments. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)

Volvo helps South African customers go electric with launch of new trucks

Ricardo Canovi, country leader for South Africa, and George Gergiou, COO, Kocho. (Image source: Kocho)

Kocho expands into South Africa

The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Afreximbank and Thelo DB sign MoU for railway development

The signing took place at Metito’s offices in Dubai. (Image source: Metito)

Large scale water projects for Morocco unveiled at COP28

According to Gbadegesin, voluntary carbon markets are certainly posed for potentially significant growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Africa’s potential as a leading supplier of high-quality carbon credits

Africa has witnessed progress in expanding electricity access but a substantial portion of the rural population still lacks reliable access. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)